Using a generator in the aftermath of a storm can be deadly if it isn't done right. Here's how to use them safely.

Being without power can be a minor inconvenience, a major disruption or even a life-threatening emergency. One of the best and easiest ways to keep the lights on as well as the fridge, air ...

Dealing with the expense and bother of setting up a home generator can seem like overkill until the power is out and you're unable to charge your phone, the food in your fridge is spoiling, your ...

As winter storms track across the central and eastern United States, more than 40 million people are under a severe storm threat — with at least thousands of them having lost power. “When a storm hits ...

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We’ve also added a standby generator, the Generac Guardian 22-Kilowatt Home Standby Generator, for those looking for a robust whole-home solution, as well as the Generac iQ3800 Dual-fuel Inverter ...

Both inverter and standard generators run on fossil fuels and emit carbon monoxide (CO) fumes in their exhaust and must be ...

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Nobody wants to deal with a power outage. Aside from the aggravation of not having access to the internet, it can also cause serious problems like spoiling food, or extreme temperatures during summer ...